Learn how to recognize the symptoms — and lower your risk. A stroke is the brain’s version of a heart attack. It’s a medical emergency that needs immediate attention. Here’s what you need to know about strokes, including how to recognize the symptoms and how to lower your risk of having one. What is a […]

Are you on Original Medicare? Did you retire early? A bundled DVH insurance plan could provide you with the coverage you need for routine oral, eye and hearing health. When you think about taking care of your health, medical needs such as seeing a doctor when you’re sick, scheduling a checkup, and getting a flu […]

If you have to be hospitalized for an extended period of time, here’s a type of insurance that could help. One minute you’re fine, the next minute you could be rushed to the emergency room in an ambulance. And if you end up in the hospital, you’re not only worried about your own health but […]

If you are dealing with a critical condition, this type of insurance plan may help. Here’s how. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds, which adds up to more than 800,000 people a year. And in 2024, it’s estimated that there will be more than 2 million new cancer cases […]

Heading to the hospital isn’t always a pleasant experience. This is especially true if you know you’ll be there for a longer stay — such as a few weeks or more. On top of worrying about your health, it may be difficult to face the reality that you’ll be away from home, your loved ones […]

As the saying goes, accidents will happen. In fact, 2.6 million U.S. employees had accidental injuries and illnesses at work last year. The result? A lot of people missing work. Perhaps the worst part: Having health insurance might not be enough to cover you if you get seriously injured or sick. Having an accident or […]

It’s important to have insurance for health, dental, and vision. But does one plan cover them all, or do you need separate plans for each type of coverage? The simple answer is: you may need to shop for individual plans to get coverage that fits your needs. Does health insurance cover dental care? Health insurance […]

Most of us will have to plan—and perhaps pay for—a funeral once, possibly a few times, in our lives. The associated costs don’t begin and end with the service, and many people are unaware of how expensive laying a loved one to rest can be. When you plan ahead to cover these costs with burial, […]

Burial insurance is usually a type of life insurance policy intended to cover costs associated with your death. After you die, burial insurance (sometimes referred to as funeral insurance) pays benefits to your beneficiary who can then use the money for final expenses, including outstanding bills, legal costs, debts, and, of course, your funeral or […]

Are you noticing medical costs that aren’t covered in full by your health insurance coverage? If they are turning into costly out-of-pocket expenses, don’t get frustrated. Supplemental insurance plans are designed to help cover what health insurance doesn’t. What does supplemental insurance do? Supplemental policies work similarly to your regular health insurance. When you pay […]

Did you know that according to the Social Security Administration, 1 in 4 of today’s 20-year-old Americans will become disabled before age 67?1 HealthMarkets can help you find a health plan should a serious condition leave you unable to work. What Is Supplemental Disability Insurance? Supplemental disability insurance is an individual insurance policy that can help […]